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New Boston, OH


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New Boston, Ohio

New Boston, Ohio, in Scioto county, is 35 miles NW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 83 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. The village is home to some 2,340 residents.

The People and Families of New Boston

In New Boston, about 36% of adults are married. People in New Boston have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in New Boston than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Boston had a median family income of $25,036.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in New Boston.

New Boston Housing

According to the 2000 census, 36% of the housing in New Boston was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in New Boston, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In New Boston you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In New Boston, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

New Boston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
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Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNew Boston Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of New Boston, OH

Comparing New Boston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity22
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built23
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